This Couple Planned a Colorful Indian Wedding in San Miguel, Mexico

Payal and Vince met unexpectedly, while dropping off their rent checks in college. But once they learned they were neighbors, a friendship quickly blossomed. "We studied at coffee shops, baked pizzas, shared music, and helped each other on assignments," Payal recalls of their relationship's origins. "He even once tried to impress me by making chai but ended up burning a tea bag in a pot."

The friendship quickly turned into a romance; just as quickly, Vince knew Payal was the one. He popped the question after eight blissful years of dating, on a picture perfect day spent boating across the San Francisco bay with family and friends.

A year-and-a-half after their engagement, the couple invited 135 of their loved ones to their November 24, 2018, destination nuptials in San Miguel, Mexico. Nestled in the mountains, their venue Rosewood San Miguel de Allende had a mix of magic and culture that made for the perfect place to celebrate their love story; the bougainvillea and pampas grass that surrounded the property only added to the enchantment.

Both Payal and Vince come from an Indian background, but wanted to include a blend of Spanish influence at their ceremony, as a nod to the location. They weaved Spanish guitars, bright corals, and geometric accents throughout their traditional Hindu wedding. The result was a night filled with bright details, an abundance of florals, and plenty of dancing. "Our guests flew to San Miguel from all over the world for and helped create a memory we will never forget," says Vince.